On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, December 18, 2015. The federal government is introducing a new rule to its commercial driving regulations that may lead to heightened accountability for New Jersey truckers and their employers. Once the rule is in effect, approximately 3 million truckers will be […]
SCOTUS gay marriage ruling raises questions for gay couples
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Same-Sex Couples on Monday, December 14, 2015. New Jersey residents likely know that laws in several states that made same-sex marriage illegal were ruled unconstitutional by a landmark majority decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in June 2015. While the ruling allows same-sex couples across […]
New Jersey safe driving rates challenge misconceptions
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday, December 10, 2015. New Jersey drivers were recognized as some of the safest in the United States, according to a study based on 2013 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According to the AAA New Jersey public affairs […]
The risks caused by elderly drivers in New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, December 7, 2015. Around the country, the number of licensed older drivers increased 34 percent between 1999 and 2012. Beginning at 70 years of age, fatal crash rates increase per mile traveled. They are even higher for drivers 85 and […]
Mass shootings can be connected to domestic violence
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Domestic Violence on Friday, December 4, 2015. While many couples in New Jersey have healthy, stable marriages, some relationships are deeply troubled. Some spouses identify these problems in their marriage and take action by seeking counseling and other support. In some cases, the problems in […]
OSHA sanctions lead to improved workplace safety
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Employers in New Jersey and around the country are more likely to enforce safety regulations and standards after being cited or fined following an OSHA workplace inspection according to an Institute for Work and Health study. However, the […]
Victims of GM ignition switch failures may seek punitive damages
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Products Liability on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Personal injury victims in New Jersey embroiled in legal battles arising from the ignition switch recall by General Motors Corp. now have a chance to seek punitive damages. A federal bankruptcy judge decided that the GM bankruptcy in […]
Handling workplace injuries with temporary workers
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, November 23, 2015. New Jersey workers whose activities are administrated through a temporary staffing agency might be interested in a recent OSHA letter intended to clarify the reporting procedures and oversight of workplace injuries and illnesses. OSHA noted in its interpretation […]
Utah judge orders baby be removed from lesbian couple
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Same-Sex Couples on Thursday, November 19, 2015. New Jersey readers may be interested to learn that the Utah Division of Child and Family Services challenged a controversial decision by a Utah judge to remove a baby from foster parents because they are lesbians. In a […]
Protecting workers from hand-arm vibration syndrome
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, November 16, 2015. Heavy machinery and hand-operated power tools are often found in New Jersey workplaces. Construction sites and factories are two examples of areas where it is common for a worker to come into close physical contact with machinery during […]
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